Basic Information

Reference Number

0000281550

Issuing Organization

University of Ottawa

Owner Organization

U Ottawa

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

44961-2a-RFP

Title

Ytterbium Amplified Laser

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.11752.C2817476

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa

Delivery Point

University of Ottawa

Purchase Type

One Time Only- Delivery Date:2025/06/01

Description

The instrument to be purchased is an adjustable repetition rate (1 kHz – 1 MHz) Ytterbium amplified laser (1030 – 1045 nm), ~20 W, with pulse duration ≤ 400 fs. The laser will be used for two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy experiments and nonlinear microscopy. Options include second harmonic output from the laser. Installation of the laser, as well as training and warranty must be included.

Mandatory technical requirements:

1.0 - Ytterbium amplified laser
1.1 Must have wavelength in the range 1020-1050 nm
1.2 Must have pulse duration of 400 fs or less
1.3 Must have adjustable repetition rate between 1 kHz to 1 MHz
1.4 Minimum pulse energies:
                                                20 mJ at 1 MHz
                                                120 mJ at 1 kHz
1.5 Must have RMS stability   ≤ 1% over 100 consecutive hours
1.6 Must have beam quality: TEM00, M2 ≤ 1.2

2.0 Other Requirements
2.1 Installation (remote or in-person) and training must be included.
2.2 Must include at least one (1) year warranty on parts and labor.
2.3 Must include air-cooled chiller

Dates

Publication

2024/11/05 02:49:20 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2024/11/19 03:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2024/12/03 03:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Mohamed Ben Abdelkerim

6135625800 ext. 8273

mbenabde@uottawa.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Certification/Training

- Installation Required

- Insurance Required

- Training Required

- Warranty Information Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Attachment #1	Technical/Qualitative Proposal: 44961-2a-RFP	Yes	No
Attachment #2	Financial Proposal: 44961-2a-RFP	Yes	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

Proponents must submit one electronic copy of their proposal in the format specified on MERX and in the manner described below. Proponents should only include pricing in the specific portion of the proposal noted in Appendix C – Pricing.
The Proponent should provide two (2) separate attachments (files) containing the Proponent’s proposal labelled in the following manner:

Attachment #1 Technical/Qualitative Proposal: 44961-2a-RFP_Insert Company Name
Attachment #2 Financial Proposal: 44961-2a-RFP_Insert Company Name
Attachment #1 – Technical/Qualitative Proposal includes the following documents:

Submission Form (Appendix B)

Mandatory Technical Requirements Response (Appendix D, Section D)

Rated Criteria Response (Appendix D, Section E)

Equipment, Utility and Environmental Requirements (Appendix F)

Supplemental Information (Appendix G)

Proponent’s Checklist (Appendix J)

All supporting technical documentation for the proposal

Detailed quotation without pricing

Do not include pricing information in Attachment #1.

Attachment #2 – Financial Proposal includes the following documents:

Pricing (Appendix C):

Financial Submission Form (Appendix C-1)

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Form (Appendix C-2)

Detailed quotation with pricing

Proponents must include pricing in Attachment #2.

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